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Thursday, 20 February 2014

Two layer Lactation Brownies!

These double layer brownies are so yummy! Even if you aren't nursing, they are healthy, gooey and oh so good! I baked a batch of these for Amy and her house guests tried them......loved! Amy attests to the effectiveness of these delicious brownies!Consume a minimum of 1,800 calories a day and drink at least 6 glasses of fluids while you are lactating.
If you're currently dieting, it could be decreasing your milk
production. Unsurprisingly, what you eat has a big impact on the quality
and quantity of the milk produced.

In this picture see the cooked 1st layer, the melted chocolate and addition of sugar.

In a double boiler, melt the butter and the chocolate together until
smooth. Add all of the sugar and incorporate well. Remove from heat and
let it come to room temperature (you just don't want it so hot that it
will cook the eggs). Add the eggs slowly and whisk into the
mixture in intervals. Add the vanilla.

Carefully fold the dry ingredients in until just barely incorporated (don't over mix). Pour over the oatmeal layer and bake for 35-40 minutes in a conventional oven, turning half way through. Bake 20-25 minutes in a convection oven, no turning. Remove when a tooth pick inserted into the
center comes out with crumbs, but not wet. *almonds are also lactogenic so I implemented almond flour in both layers and sprinkled sliced almonds on top.

Fennel Seeds: Studies have found that fennel seeds
increase milk supply. Some doctors also say that fennel seeds help
prevent colic in your baby. Fennel is made into a tea helps constipation. They are rich in vitamin C, they
are a good mouth freshener and aid digestion. Fennel seeds can be added
to vegetables, desserts and made into a tea. For tea just use a teaspoon full in a cup of hot water, allow to steep and drink, if you can chew the seeds as well.

Oils and butter- Certain fats from oils and butter are healthy.
Oils like olive oil, flaxseed oil and sesame oil are healthier and are believed to aid breastfeeding. Butter, coconut oil and ghee, when consumed in moderation, can boost energy. Use them to cook or just drizzle some over your salads.

Try to get as much rest as possible. If your body is tired it won't have the energy to produce milk properly. Catch up on your sleep during the day, if you are up a lot at night.Try to relax- getting used to your new life as a mommy can be stressful at times. Stress is known to affect the let down reflex that secretes milk and even milk production. So for your sake and your babies, try to relax. Ask for help from family members with cleaning and cooking or if possible hire help.

Consult your doctor about using prescription or herbal supplements to increase breast milk.
Herbs that work well include fenugreek, blessed thistle and red
raspberry. We are enjoying the last few days here in Cottage 4 at Jamaica Inn. We so love it here, our three weeks goes much to quickly. We miss our Jamaica family and friends, but, look forward to coming back every year.The photo below taken from our veranda in the early morning. The water is so clear, you can see the sting rays and other colorful fish swimming, it is so relaxing...........

Hi! Was wondering if I could substitute brewer's yeast (due to personal reasons) for anything else? Could I just leave out brewers yeast from the recipe? I am afraid the brownies won't rise when baked though... Would appreciate your help, thanks! :)

I found a web site that deals with substuting or leaving out the Brewers yeast. http://community.babycenter.com/post/a22834991/question_about_lactation_cookies I can't find any substitutions for the Brewers yeast, however you can leave it out. Cheers! JJ

Hi Zo'an!! First thanks for commenting! In a convection oven there is no need to rotate the pan as a convection oven has even heat throughout because of the fans. What I mean by turning is to turn the pan around or rotate so that the front of the baking dish is now in back. You would do this if you have a conventional oven to help it cook evenly. I hope you enjoy the recipe, my daughter just loved them!!